Figures show decrease in crime

The level of crime in most categories fell in the 12 months to the end of March.

Figures show decrease in crime

The level of crime in most categories fell in the 12 months to the end of March.

The CSO said that burglaries were down by 9%; sexual offences fell by almost 7%; and homicide dropped by over 4%.

However, there was a 6% rise in the number of kidnappings.

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